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About
Capanna Cinque Punte sits at 1520m in the Carnian Alps of Friuli Venezia Giulia, deep in the limestone plateau country. You reach it from the Sella Nevea area via a well-marked trail that takes 2 to 2.5 hours of steady climbing through beech forest and alpine meadow. The approach is straightforward but exposed in bad weather; bring navigation tools if mist rolls in.
The hut is small—around 30 beds spread across dormitories. Meals are hearty and fuel-heavy: expect pasta, polenta, and local meat dishes. The kitchen serves breakfast and dinner on a fixed schedule; order packed lunches the night before. Water comes from a spring nearby. Hot showers exist but are basic. The hut operates year-round, though winter months see reduced staffing and you should confirm availability before showing up.
This is an AVS (Alpenverein Südtirol) managed hut, though it also operates independently. Book directly through the hut by phone or email rather than through a club portal. July and August require advance booking—aim for 4 to 6 weeks ahead. Weekends fill faster than weekdays. The hut sits at a junction for ridge walks toward Cima Cinque Punte (1738m) and deeper mountain access, making it popular with mountaineers doing multi-day traverses of the Carnian limestone.
The hut is small—around 30 beds spread across dormitories. Meals are hearty and fuel-heavy: expect pasta, polenta, and local meat dishes. The kitchen serves breakfast and dinner on a fixed schedule; order packed lunches the night before. Water comes from a spring nearby. Hot showers exist but are basic. The hut operates year-round, though winter months see reduced staffing and you should confirm availability before showing up.
This is an AVS (Alpenverein Südtirol) managed hut, though it also operates independently. Book directly through the hut by phone or email rather than through a club portal. July and August require advance booking—aim for 4 to 6 weeks ahead. Weekends fill faster than weekdays. The hut sits at a junction for ridge walks toward Cima Cinque Punte (1738m) and deeper mountain access, making it popular with mountaineers doing multi-day traverses of the Carnian limestone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–4 weeks ahead for weekends and summer; weekdays are more flexible. Contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net and cai.it to check availability.
Typically open from June through September, depending on snow melt and weather; check with the hut directly (via CAI or rifugio.net) as opening dates vary year to year in the Carnian Alps.
Start from Sella Nevea; the well-marked trail climbs 2 to 2.5 hours through beech forest and alpine meadow. The route is straightforward but exposed to mist—carry a map and compass.
Approximately 30 beds in dormitories, hearty meals (pasta, polenta, local meat), and basic services; showers are typically cold or limited, so don't expect hot water.
Suited to hikers with basic mountain fitness; the 2.5-hour approach is steady climbing but not technical. Families with older children (10+) comfortable on exposed terrain will manage it.
Location
46.4589, 13.5955
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2.6
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